| Hey Claudine, I don't know what it is like where you live, but it is very expensive to live alone in SoCal. I used to pay $1500 for rent and utilities.  I decided to lower my expenses and have lived in a roommate situation for the last two years.  You might want to check that out.  I am saving at least $500 a month and finally making some good money.  Maybe you can do the roommate thing, if that is something they do in your area.  It is quite normal where I live.  I am hoping to save enough money in the next six months to get my own place again, but it is nice to finally have a little extra money.  Chicken breasts are the best protein you can get.  If you have a Costco, then you can buy a shitload of frozen breasts for pretty cheap.  If you don't, you still can buy them at the grocery store for pretty cheap.  If you eat three breasts a day, you will definitely get enough protein.  I personally like two breasts, but that is me. lol 
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